Diabetes decisions — 2024

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II, all of which are diseases presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board found service connection for the cause(s) of death is warranted.

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II, all of which are diseases presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board found service connection for the cause(s) of death is warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service or toxic exposure. The issues have not been fully adjudicated yet.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied in July 2014. The Veteran did not appeal this decision or submit new and material evidence within one year, making the decision final. In August 2020, the Veteran submitted a Supplemental Claim application requesting service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure. This claim was granted with an effective date of August 12, 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant records and conducting necessary examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical evidence, including SSA disability benefits records, and undergo VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and diabetes mellitus, type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure in or near the Korean DMZ. Service connection was also granted for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus. Service connection for diabetic retinopathy was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for additional VA records, specifically from his non-VA primary care physician and mental health providers. The VA also needs to obtain records reviewed by previous examiners for PTSD, hearing loss, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and recurrent cerebrovascular accident/stroke residuals. Service connection is remanded for Type II diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability.

The Veteran's initial claims for increased evaluations for type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Veteran was granted SMC at the 's' rate effective June 22, 2016.,For type 2 diabetes mellitus, a rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted as the disability required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rate of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of creative organ has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, left knee disability, and right knee disability have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for eye condition (vision), hearing loss, heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to a duty-to-assist error. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed substantially and materially to his death.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure and has remanded the case for further development regarding direct service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and tinnitus have been granted.,Service connection has been established for right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathies as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.,Regarding tinnitus, while it is not presumed due to herbicide exposure or a specific period of service, the Veteran's claim will be remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy render him in need of the aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 100 percent effective June 5, 2015. Service connection for iliohypogastric nerve injury (claimed as nerve damage to the stomach) and diabetes mellitus are granted. The claims for service connection for vertigo, gastrointestinal disability, neurological disorder, and asthma are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bladder cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities due to a lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's diabetes requires an oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet, but does not require one or more daily injections of insulin. Therefore, the initial evaluation for diabetes is granted at a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection of skeletal arthritis, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy prior to the Board's decision.